Bills · HR 4048
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4048Employment and training programsScience and engineering education
STEM Pathways for the Future Act
INTRO JUN 17· LAST ACTION JUN 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to strengthen the American workforce by increasing access to skilled jobs in critical STEM fields. By specifically targeting apprenticeships and institutions beyond traditional four-year universities, it could create more diverse and accessible pathways into these careers, addressing the demand for skilled workers in areas like technology and engineering. If this bill becomes law, more Americans could get the practical training needed for well-paying jobs without necessarily accumulating significant student debt from a four-year degree.
Furthermore, by having an interagency task force identify existing federal STEM training programs, the government could gain a clearer picture of its current efforts. This could lead to better coordination, prevent duplication, and potentially make federal investments in STEM education more efficient and effective in the long run. Without this bill, these new grant opportunities for non-university STEM apprenticeships would not exist, and the federal government's existing STEM training programs might remain less transparent and coordinated.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a program offering competitive grants for STEM apprenticeship programs that are not run by four-year institutions.
This provision expands funding specifically for hands-on STEM training outside traditional university settings, making these careers more accessible.
PROVISION 02
Gives preference for grant awards to "priority recipients," which include registered apprenticeship programs, community colleges, and minority-serving institutions.
This ensures that funding is directed towards programs that often serve diverse populations and provide practical, employer-driven training.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant funds to be used for recruiting participants, improving programs, incorporating new technology, and partnering with private companies, but prohibits their use for relocating businesses.
These uses are designed to enhance the quality and reach of STEM apprenticeship programs, connecting training directly to industry needs, while preventing business relocation incentives.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a temporary interagency task force composed of leaders from eight federal agencies.
This brings together key government stakeholders to review and potentially improve the coordination of federal STEM career development efforts.
PROVISION 05
Requires the task force to submit a report to Congress identifying all federal programs focused on STEM career development and training, particularly those involving apprenticeships, community colleges, or minority-serving institutions.
This report will provide a comprehensive overview of existing federal initiatives, which can inform future policy decisions and prevent redundant efforts.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 17
Introduced in House
JUN 17
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4048
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 17, 2025
Last actionJun 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 17, 2025
House BillHR 4048Employment and training programsScience and engineering education
STEM Pathways for the Future Act
INTRODUCED JUN 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 17, 2025
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